Agenda

• The Theme for this Symposium is "Skills and Innovations of Tomorrow" and each day has it's own sub theme. Day One has a "Data Management Focus" and Day 2 has an "Energy Transition and Alternate Energy Focus." Topics of primary interest for the Data Management Focus include OSDU, Spatial Data, the Cloud, Machine Learning & AI, Accessible Data, Advanced Analytics, Abandoned Wells/Asset Retirement and Remediation. Topics of primary interest for the Energy Transition and Alternative Energy Day include: Net Zero, ESG, Carbon Capture, Helium, Lithium, Geothermal, Hydrogen, Green Energy and Brown Energy. Topics including Transferable skills, change management, building your network/personal branding and other skill based talks will be considered for both days.

• The Agenda is now available for download.

• Tuesday, January 18, 2022
  • 7:30 AM - Registration Opens
  • 8:00 AM - Introduction
  • 8:10 AM - The PPDM Association's Nine Pillars - Trudy Curtis, PPDM Association
  • 8:40 AM - PPDM Association Board Strategy Presentation - Sue Carr & Curley Thomas, PPDM Association Board of Directors
  • 9:10 AM - Energy in Transition (Keynote) - Steven Piepgrass
  • 9:55 AM - Morning Break
  • 10:20 AM - Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Quantification Challenges - Mitra Roustapisheh (IHS Markit)
  • 10:50 AM - Symposium Plus Sponsor Spotlight - geoLOGIC systems ltd
  • 11:00 AM - Data Solutions for the Renewable Energy Market - Charlene Beckie, Clem Geo-Energy Corp
  • 11:30 AM - Geothermal Energy and Potential Opportunities with PPDM - Dan Kalmanovich (GEOSEIS)
  • 12:00 PM - Lunch
  • 1:00 PM - Professionalizing our Discipline in2021 and Beyond
  • 2:00 PM - Putting the PEOPLE first in People, Process and Technology - Sue Carr & Shawn New, Katalyst Data Management
  • 2:30 PM - Workshop Plus Sponsor Spotlight
  • 2:40 PM - Afternoon Break
  • 3:00 PM - Data Governance & Analytics - Dean McKeown, Queens University
  • 3:30 PM - OSDU Data Platform: The Promise and the Journey - Patrick Meroney, Katalyst Data Management
  • 4:00 PM - Closing Remarks
  • 4:05 PM - Informal Happy Hour (Self funded)
• Wednesday, January 19, 2022
  • 8:00 AM - Registration Opens
  • 8:30 AM - Introduction
  • 8:40 AM - The PPDM Association Update - Trudy Curtis, PPDM Association
  • 9:10 AM - “I Don’t Know Why We Are Here?” and Other Secret or Not-So-Secret Messages Your Teams Send During a Transformation, What They Really Mean and How to Break Through to Your Teams (Keynote Presentation) - Cory Bergh
  • 9:55 AM - Symposium Plus Sponsor Spotlight - WellDrive
  • 10:05 AM - Morning Break
  10:30 AM - I'm Not Done Yet - Mike Schijns
  • 11:00 AM - Navigating change Saturation - Chelsea Skidmore (Stonebridge Consulting)
  • 11:30 AM - Mapping Tomorrow: Creating Opportunities with Heart - Carrie Youziwshen (CY Coaching)
  • 12:00 PM - Lunch
  • 1:00 PM - Round Table Discussion - Join our round table industry participants in a discussion on building a resilient, skilled workforce for the energy sector.
  • 3:40 PM - Closing Remarks
   

Sponsors

• We are now accepting sponsors for this event. Learn more about why you want to be a sponsor for this great event in our Sponsorship Kit. The deadline to sponsor or exhibit is December 17, 2021. Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible:


• WellDrive (Workshop Plus sponsor)
• geoLOGIC systems (Workshop Plus Sponsor)
• Stonebridge Consulting (Workshop Sponsor)
• Katalyst Data Management (Gifting Sponsor)
• Alberta Data Architects (Symposium Partner)
• CGDMS (Symposium Partner)
• DAMA Calgary (Symposium Partner)
• YYC Data Society (Symposium Partner)

Plan Your Trip

• The Calgary Data Management Symposium, Tradeshow & AGM will be at a same venue - the University of Calgary Downtown Campus, located at 906 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1H9. We will be in the main floor Event rooms along with the foyer.

• All attendees, staff and volunteers will be required to fill out a COVID waiver prior to attending the event from the University. This venue follows all measures in place by the Alberta Government/Alberta Health Services and cannot guarantee that any individual on their campus will not become infected with COVID-19.

By attending this event, you understand that PPDM Association Policies require you to follow the local/regional/WHO safe gathering guidelines including hand/respiratory hygiene, social distancing, and specific venue requirements. If you/your household has unusual fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, or have a close contact who tested positive for COVID19, please do not attend this event.

You also accept on behalf of yourself, your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns, you freely accept and fully assume: all risks, dangers and hazards inherent in and/or any way connected with your participation in the Event (or any part thereof). Participation in the Event has risks and hazards including risks associated with COVID-19. As a participant, you may suffer property damage, personal injury, illness, and even death. You freely and voluntarily assume all the risks and hazards of participation in the Event, including any legal risks. This means that you are giving up your right to sue the PPDM Association for any reason, including the PPDM Association’s negligence, if you suffer any damage, injury, illness, loss or death by participating in the Event. If you do not accept these terms, please do not attend the event.

• There will not be a room block for this year's event. If you would like suggestions on nearby hotels, pleased contact events@ppdm.org

• There are a variety of parking lots around the University of Calgary Downtown Campus, along with easy Transit access - you can visit www.calgarytransit.com to find the schedules and plan your trip. The venue is located in the 'Free Fare' Zone of the C-Train Line.

• Beyond the networking opportunities during meals and breaks, this year the Symposium programming will include an informal networking receptions (self-funded).

  There will be an informal reception after the sessions on Tuesday, September 21, at a local restaurant. The food and beverage for these informal networking events will not be covered under the registration fee unless we have a sponsor.

• There will not be a virtual event tied to this in-person event.

• For those travelling from outside of Canada, please review the eligibility requirements with the Government of Canada. If you require a letter of introduction to attend, please email events@ppdm.org with your contact information. All travelers are responsible for following any entry/exit requirements from the Government of Canada, which may include Rapid Testing and quarantines. Please consult the Canadian government websites along with your local government website for more details.

Pricing

Additional Information

Professional Development Units

This event is eligible for five PDUs per day attended:
To learn more about Professional Development Units (PDU) and the CPDA Certification Program, please visit our Certification Page.

Calendar Invitation

This Calendar invitation is here for download. Please note: the Calendar invitation does not register you to attend.

Contact Us

For more information on registration, sponsorship, speaking opportunities, or group pricing please contact Elise Sommer.

Cancellation Policy: Please visit our Terms and Conditions under "PPDM Events" to view our cancellation policy. Please note that PPDM is not responsible for any travel costs related to cancellations. Substitutions may be permitted on a case by case basis.